Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1488-1774 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
16 bundles, 3 envelopes, 2 loose items
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Title deeds of the Breconshire estate belonging to the Lewes (Lewis) family of Borden, Hurst and Aberrnantbychan, and later to the Pryses of Gogerddan, 1488-1774. The estate included the manor of Trewallter and Priors Court in Llan-gors, and other properties in the parishes of Brecon, Llanfihangel Nant Bran, Llanfihangel Tal-y-llyn, Llangasty Tal-y-llyn, Llywel and Merthyr Cynog. In addition to Lewes, other prominent family names are Games, Watkins and Vaughan
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged in chronological order by and within file.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
- Latin
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Common endorsements include notes of content and dates, former reference numbers, enrolments, livery of seisin and receipts of payment. Apart from the reference numbers. Endorsements have not been noted unless they add significantly to the content of the deeds.
Note
Many of the deeds bear personal seals but these have not been noted unless particularly significant.